Adjustable window shade and drapery hanger



Juhe 8 1926, 1,587,680

' l.v RQBINSQN ADJUSTABLE wmnow SHADE AND DRAPERY HANGER Fi led Sept. 2, 1924 40/8 poi/JV 5 ex IN V EN TOR.

BY MM A TTORNEYS.

Patented June 8, 1926.

LU'LA ROBINSON, OF DALLAS, TEXAS.

ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SHADE AND DRAPERY HANG-ER.

Application filed September This invention relates to window shade and drapery hangers and refers more particularly to a device of this character adapted to be adjustable horizontally to conform with the width of a window.

Another object of the invention resides in a means provided for slidably raising and lowering the hangers, either to adjust the shade or drapery thereon or to remove the same therefrom, thus making this adjust ment conveniently accessible from the floor.

A feature of the invention lies in its compact, durable, simple construction and its adaptability, due to its adjustments, for its convenient attachment to windows of vary ing sizes.

Also in this arrangement, suitable lighting provisions are established without dif ficulty due to the means provided for securing of the hanger at any point across the upper sash of the window.

Other objects, features and advantages will be set forth more fully as the description proceeds, taken in connection with the supplemented drawings forming a part hereof and in which:

Figure 1 represents the invention illustrated in attachment to the window frame, with a portion of the shade cut away.

Figure 2 represents a longitudinal rear view of the member upon which the shade or drapery curtain is hung.

Figure 3 represents a front view thereof.

Figure 4 is a plan or top view.

Figure 5 represents a preferred form of friction brace for the adjusting rods on either side of the window.

Figure 6 represents a side view of a window, showing the invention as it appears secured thereon.

The following is intended to be a clear and concise description of the invention wherein each part thereof is described, and its function: wherein 1 denotes an ordinary window frame, on either side of which is screwed or otherwise suitably secured a pair of metal strips 29. extending half the length thereof. These strips are adapted to provide necessary guides or tracks for the device, in the manner illustrated clearly in Figure 1.

The horizontal member upon which the curtains are adapted to be hung, consist of a plurality of parts, a more comprehensive idea of which may be obtained by reference to Figure 4. A metal strip 3, slidably se 2 1924. Serial No. 735,298.

cured to the housing A rby means of the collar is provided with an L shaped member 6. adapted to engage one of the trac .22. This strip 3 is slidable within. a second housing 5. r A similar arrangement is provided on the opposite end for the horizontal adjustmcnt of the device, which. horizontal adjustment is obtained by loosening the screws in the slots 5" over which its collar 5 is situated. The L. shaped men'ibers 6 are drawn outwardly against the tracks 2-2 at which time the screws are tightened to hold the members (3- rigidly in position against the tracks.

The two members T--T, situated on eitl'ier end of the device lie flush with the facing of the window and are adapted to slide thereupon. These members also carry the brackets 8--8 for supporting the curtains, and upon which suitable bracket-s may be secured for mounting lace curtains, draperies and the like.

it will be noted by reference to Figure 3 in the drawings, in order that shades of varying widths may be used, the shade brackets 8-8 may be adjusted longitudinally on the hanger which adjustment is separate from that of the hanger, said latter adjustment being made by means of the centrally situated set screw 9. A suitable collar 10 is provided as a means for strengthening the hanger. This collar is shown in broken lines.

One form of raising and lowering the hanger upon the window is illustrated in the drawing and shown in detail in Figure 5 thereof. This means consist of a pair of rods 11-11 situated on opposite sides of the window 1, the upper" ends of which are removably secured to the lower portions of the member 77. The rods are extended downwardly through a friction eyelet 12 and terminate in a suitable handle 12; The eyelet 12 aforementioned is provided with a pressure spring 13 which spring is adapted to press outwardly against the rod 11, thus retaining the same in any desired position.

It is desired that the invention not be limited specifically to the locations of the raising and lowering means shown in the accompanying drawings and that the same may be positioned centrally the hanger if desired, and also that other minor changes may be made inthe invention as fall within the scope and meaning of the following claims:

1.111 an adjustable curtain and shade hanger, a pair 01" strips slidable within oppositely disposed channel members; tracks, consisting of a pair of strips adapted to be suitably secured on either side of the win-- dow fran' e. a longitudinally adjustable col: lar secured to the outerend of one oil: the channel u'ieinbers and havii'ig an lshaped member: said L shaped member slidable vertically upon one or" said tracks: a like collar secured to the outer end of one of the metal strips on the opposite end of said hanger and having" an l- Sl'lfii fll uieniber adapted to slia'lably engage the other of the vertical tracks and means for raising and lowering the hang-er in relation to the upper half of a Window.

2. In a hanger of the type set forth, a pair of oppositely disposed channel members, a pair of oppositely disposed strips slidable in said inen'ibers, longitudinally adjustable curtain supporting ineans carried by the outer end of one of the channel members and the outer end of one of the strips, longitudinally adjustable collars carried by the outer ends of said channel inci'nbers ane strips, guide strips formed for secureinent to a Window. fran'ie, means on the collars to engage said guide strips, rods secured to said hanger to adjust the seine vertically of the frame and means to retain the hanger in adjusted positions with respect to said frame.

3. A hanger for curtains consisting of a pair of strips slidable longitudinally Within a pair or" channel members; tra rs comprising apair of strips adapted to be disposed oppositely on either side of an opening; a collar on each end of the said hanger ineans in rigid attachment to the collar to engage said tracks to provide for the vertical adjustment of the hanger; said collar movable horizontally in slots in each end of said hanger; ieans on each end of the hanger for sup orting; a curtain; said means adjustable longitudinally of the hanger; means for raising and lowering: the hunger in relation to an opening; and nit-ans for retaining the raising and lowering means in any desired position.

4. In a curtain hano'er, a pair of tubular members, pair of strip lilre nieinbers slidable in said tubular members. vertical tracks, independently istable collars connecting said strip like n'ieinbers and tubular inemhers, track engaging means carried by said collars and movable therewith, curtain supports connected to the outer ends of the pairs of members and means to shift the l'ianger vertically with respect to a Window frame. v

5. In a cur ain hanger, a pair of tubular members, a pair of strip like members slidable in said tubular members, vertical tracks. independently adjustable collars connect ing said strip like members and tubular rneinbers, track engaging means c rried by said collars and movable therewith, plates connected to the outer ends of one of the pair of members and adapted to slidably engage the front face of a window frame, 10ngitudinally adjustable curtain supports connected to said plates, and means connected to said plates to shift the hanger vertically with respect to a Window frame.

In testimony whereof I have signed y name to this specification.

LULA ROBINSON. 

